Hamilton v. Farmers Insurance Co.

Supreme Court of Washington · Decided 1987-02-26

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Dore, J. This action was brought to establish underinsured motorist coverage. We hold that the underinsurer's potential subrogation rights were not prejudiced by the insured's settlement with and release of the tortfeasor, even given the possibility that the tortfeasor had assets other than his liability insurance proceeds. We reverse the trial court's grant of summary judgment for…

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